Stephen Betlinski

Naugatuck, CT Stephen John Betlinski, 64, husband of Nancy (Flanagan) Betlinski, died October 2, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Stephen was born on November 10, 1956 in Milford, CT a son of the late Edward and Helen (Zaprzalka) Betlinski. Stephen graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1974; graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1978 and he worked as an agent in the air freight industry, retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Naugatuck Elks Lodge #967.

In addition to Nancy, his wife of 37 years, Stephen is survived by his children, Rachel Betlinski of Boston, MA and Myles Betlinski of Conyers, GA; his siblings, Marcia DiCarlo and Barry Betlinski. In addition to his parents, Stephen was predeceased by his brother, Edward Betlinski and his sister, Lynda Fausal.

Per Stephen’s request, there are no services. Family and friends are invited to an afternoon celebration of a life well lived on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm in the Grove at the Naugatuck Elks Lodge #967, 758 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear a facial covering. In lieu of flowers and to honor Stephen’s memory, donations are requested to Planned Parenthood, 345 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 or to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck.